A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2227912 Details
Epoch: 103 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2229296 epoch_slot_no: 4496 block_no: 2227807 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1577 time: 2019-02-21 22:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3bc838b4dc3251735ff90f83c29a1387eeeeed214e3491ef901c79952b47cfdBlock Operator
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